Nick Lodolo, LHP, College(TCU). DOB: 2/5/1998. 6'6", 180 lbs.
2018 College: 7-4, 4.32, 77 IP, 10.87 K/9, 3.27 BB/9.
The Pirates drafted Nick Lodolo out of HS in 2016 in the Supplemental First Round. He passed up a $1.75 bonus offer to go to college. He immediately became a weekend starter for the Horned Frogs with decent results. His K rate improved his sophomore campaign but ERA remained the same. He is set up nicely to take a big step forward his junior year.
Lodolo is a tall and thin but with a frame that should fill out and gain strength. He has a rapid tempo windup and delivery with whippy arm action. The FB sits 92-94 MPH and has reached 97. His best secondary pitch is a changeup that has some tail to it. The curveball tends to flatten out.
I like Lodolo quite a bit better than Graeme Stinson or Zach Thompson from the college pitching ranks because of his projectability. I also probably like him a bit better than Brennan Malone or Daniel Espino from the HS ranks due to the development he's gotta in college without sacrificing upside. That would put him just outside the current top 10 on my draft board.
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